The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 DRIVe (11 - 12) vs. BMW 325d (08 - 10)
€ 28,300

€ 37,100

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S60 DRIVe is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Volvo S60 DRIVe
BMW 325d
58.4
73.4
82.6
55.9
71.5
78.3
73.4 in
Width
71.5 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.4 in
Height
55.9 in
109.3
182.2
108.7
178.4
182.2 in
Length
178.4 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 DRIVe
BMW 325d
3503 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.68 %

General
Volvo S60 DRIVe
BMW 325d
F
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 DRIVe
BMW 325d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
D4162T
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S60 DRIVe
113 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo S60 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Volvo S60 DRIVe
BMW 325d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d
▶ REPLAY
31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
Volvo S60 DRIVe
31 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 DRIVe
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo S60 DRIVe
55 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 325d
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
968 mi
Range
665 mi
Volvo S60 DRIVe
968 mi
665 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
88.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
117.3 kWh
Volvo S60 DRIVe
88.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 DRIVe
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
972 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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